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Boxing Day

Boxing Day

It's not going to be a quiet one.

20216.71h 49m

Overview

Melvin, a British author living in America, returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind.

Directed by Aml Ameen
Written by Bruce Purnell, Aml Ameen
Produced by Aml Ameen, Damian Jones, Dominique Telson
Box Office0Revenue: $879K

Top Cast

Aml Ameen

Aml Ameen

Melvin Mckenzie

Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King

Lisa Dixon

Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Georgia Folorunsho

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Shirley Mckenzie

Tamara Lawrance

Tamara Lawrance

Aretha 'Boobsy' Mckenzie

Sheyi Cole

Sheyi Cole

Josh Mckenzie

Stephen Dillane

Stephen Dillane

Richard

Robbie Gee

Robbie Gee

Bilal

Samson Kayo

Samson Kayo

Joseph

Joshua Maloney

Joshua Maloney

Jermaine

Themes & Keywords

london, englandholidayex-girlfriendromcomlovereunionauthorfamily holidayex-husband ex-wife relationshipintercultural relationshipjamaicandivorced parentsboxing dayestranged sonchristmascomplicated relationshipsbrother sister relationshipsecretsamerican girlfriendcomplications

About Boxing Day

Boxing Day is a romance, comedy film released in 2021 exploring themes of london, england, holiday, ex-girlfriend, romcom, love, reunion. Directed by Aml Ameen, it stars Aml Ameen, Aja Naomi King, Leigh-Anne Pinnock. Melvin, a British author living in America, returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind.

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